Member of the British Empire Medal (Military or Civil)

Description

Please mention in the customer instructions at the checkout if you would like the Military or the Civil ribbon.

The Member of the British Empire (MBE) is a prestigious award conferred upon individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields, be it military or civil services, in the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. This honor is part of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an order of chivalry established by King George V in 1917.

Eligibility for the Member of the British Empire (MBE) requires the following:

Significant contributions to public life or outstanding professional or personal achievements that benefit the community
Service in the military demonstrating exceptional duty in non-combative roles

The medal is a beautifully crafted silver cross patonce, depicting the busts of King George V and Queen Mary. Circiling the silhouettes are the words "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE". The reverse bears the GRI Royal and Imperial Cypher. The cross is suspended by a crown attached to a ring, through which the ribbon is hung.

Ribbon

The accompanying ribbon is rose-pink with white borders. The Military division ribbon has an additional central stripe of white.

Recipients of the Member of the British Empire (MBE) are recognized for their remarkable contributions to the United Kingdom and its territories. This award serves as a lasting testament to their outstanding service and commitment to their community or nation.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Medal history and eligibility Read the full guide to the Member of the British Empire Medal (Military or Civil): its history, who is eligible, and where it sits in the order of wear.

Member of the British Empire Medal (Military or Civil): mounting options explained

Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.

Court mounted Required for serving ADF members

The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.

Swing mounted Traditional style

Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.

Ribbon bar For everyday uniform wear

Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.

Unmounted Medal and ribbon supplied separately

The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.

Full size or miniature?

Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.

Pin or magnetic?

Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.